The Island
2005, English. Directed by Michael Bay.
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In 2019, Lincoln Six-Echo is a resident of a seemingly "Utopian" but contained facility. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully-controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to be chosen to go to The Island — reportedly the last uncontaminated location on the planet. But Lincoln soon discovers that everything about his existence is a lie.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 6,164 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Island
The Island is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael BayDirector
- Ewan McGregorLincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln
- Scarlett JohanssonJordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan
- Djimon HounsouAlbert Laurent
- Sean BeanDr. Bernard Merrick
- Steve BuscemiJames 'Mac' McCord
- Michael Clarke DuncanStarkweather Two Delta / Jamal Starkweather
- Ethan PhillipsJones Three Echo
- Brian StepanekGandu Three Echo
- Noa TishbyCommunity Announcer
- Siobhan FlynnLima One Alpha
- Troy BlendellLaurent Team Member
- Jamie McBrideLaurent Team Member
Details
- Released
- 28 July 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Caspian Tredwell-Owen, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
- Budget
- $126M
- Box office
- $163M
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The Island: quick answers
Is The Island worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 6,164 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Island?
The Island runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does The Island have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Island. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Island parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Island is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Island on?
The Island is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Island?
If you liked The Island, try Fortress, Upgrade, The Running Man.
Who directed The Island?
The Island (2005) was directed by Michael Bay and stars Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou.